Antenna TV channels in Meridian
5 stations broadcast free TV around Meridian, carrying 17 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . 3 of the 4 full-power stations transmit from one site, so in most of the area one aimed antenna picks up most of them.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Meridian
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Meridian market; about 99+% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 18 free channels from 6 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 99% | 0% |
| CBS | 99% | 73% |
| NBC | 97% | 64% |
| FOX | 93% | 64% |
| PBS | 99+% | 77% |
| The CW | 2% | 0% |
| Telemundo | 0% | 0% |
Share of the market's 191k people, across its 53 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian ZIP 39301 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (238°) | 17 |
| Philadelphia ZIP 39350 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (142°, most) | 19 |
| Livingston ZIP 35470 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (239°, most) | 19 |
| Newton ZIP 39345 | Attic or outdoor | east (88°, most) | 18 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Meridian?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 24.1 | WMDN |
 NBC | 30.2 | WGBC |
 ABC | 11.1 | WTOK-TV |
 FOX | 30.1 | WGBC |
 PBS | 14.1 | WMAW-TV |
The best TV antenna for Meridian
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF and aim it at the main tower site, where 3 of the 4 full-power stations transmit. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 7 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WTOK-TV), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- Most towers stand together, so one fixed aim covers nearly everything.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Philadelphia, Livingston, Newton and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WGBC, WMDN, WTOK-TV and others). From the largest towns around Meridian:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, MS | southeast (141°) | 40 mi |
| Livingston, AL | west-southwest (238°) | 35 mi |
| Newton, MS | east (90°) | 27 mi |
One full-power station transmits from elsewhere: WMAW-TV (27 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Meridian TV towers are
Map of 3 tower sites around Meridian. The list below has every site.
Every Meridian station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (4)
- WTOK-TV Meridian, MS · VHF
- 11.1 ABC
- 11.2 Independent with MyNetworkTV
- 11.3 The CW Plus
- 11.4 Ion
- 11.5 Gulf Coast SEN
- 11.6 Cozi TV
- 11.7 365BLK
- WMAW-TV Meridian, MS · UHF
- 14.1 PBS
- WMDN Meridian, MS · UHF
- 24.1 CBS
- 24.2 Bounce TV
- 24.3 MeTV
- 24.4 Grit
- 24.5 Laff
- 24.6 Ion Mystery
- 24.7 Ion Plus
- WGBC Meridian, MS · UHF
- 30.1 Fox
- 30.2 NBC
Low power (1)
- WOOK-LD Meridian, MS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Meridian
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For the curious: tower and licence details
- WGBC · facility 24314 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 828 kW · HAAT 165.3 m · licensed 2010-01-27 · newer construction permit granted
- WMDN · facility 73255 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 616 kW · HAAT 182.1 m · licensed 2010-03-25 · newer construction permit granted
- WTOK-TV · facility 4686 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 115 kW · HAAT 160.3 m · licensed 2020-10-21
- WOOK-LD · facility 185229 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-06-02
- WMAW-TV · facility 43169 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 640 kW · HAAT 377.9 m · licensed 2020-02-20
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out